Chapter 193
Chen Xiuxiu didn't notice anyone's gaze. She walked over, put down the bowl, and said with a smile, "Try it and see if it tastes good."
The little ones immediately noticed the pointed shredded meat on top and knew that Chen Xiuxiu must have given them extra. They didn't dare to let others know and just covered their mouths and laughed secretly.
Chen Xiuxiu also laughed as she watched, "Eat quickly, and tell me if you're not full."
It was mealtime and the busiest time of the day, so Chen Xiuxiu didn't stay any longer. After she finished speaking, she went back to get them a few more empty bowls, then turned around and continued to work.
The kids were already hungry since they came out this morning. They couldn't help swallowing their saliva when they saw the steaming food in front of them.
Song Jianshe scooped out some noodles from his empty bowl. The noodles at this state-owned restaurant were surprisingly generous, a large bowl overflowing with noodles. Chen Xiuxiu ordered two large bowls for them, sharing some with the smaller ones and eating them with the other dishes, which was enough to fill them up.
After dividing the noodles and putting shredded meat on them, Song Jianshe gave the bowls to the younger ones and started eating the steamed bun himself.
"Eat." Li Qingyan said, and started feeding Tiantian noodles.
The children also quickly picked up their chopsticks and started eating. The noodles were not hand-rolled, but the soup was made with bones, so the noodles were particularly fragrant. Paired with a mouthful of shredded pork with green peppers, the taste was even better.
“Delicious~!”
The little ones' eyes lit up after taking a bite. Especially now that they were hungry, they felt particularly relieved after drinking a mouthful of soup.
A serving of lion's head meat comes with four pieces, each about the size of a fist. The braised lion's head meat has a very beautiful color, and the sauce drizzled on top makes it even more appetizing.
Song Jianshe used chopsticks to divide the lion's head meat. When he was done, there was only a full plate of meat left on the plate, so that the children could grab some more easily when they wanted to eat. At this time, eating a piece of lion's head meat and then a mouthful of noodles is quite rich in taste and is especially delicious.
Chicken stewed with mushrooms is a classic dish at state-owned restaurants. Many people come here just for this dish, so the taste is guaranteed to be excellent. The chef uses a generous amount of oil, making the dish even more fragrant. A bite of the mushrooms is filled with the rich broth, and the flavor is truly satisfying.
"Mmm, delicious~!"
The little ones were busy eating, and from time to time
He would even give a compliment until he finished the last mouthful of noodle soup in the bowl, and then put down the bowl with satisfaction.
"Burp~"
Song Jianshe stuffed the last piece of steamed bun into his mouth, picked up the bowl and finished the remaining noodles and soup. After wiping his mouth, he asked:
"Are you all full?"
The little ones nodded vigorously, and Baoya also nodded, rubbing her bulging belly. Thinking of the delicious stewed mushrooms just now, she couldn't help licking her lips.
"It's okay as long as you're full." Then he said, "Rest for a few minutes, we'll leave later."
The younger ones had no objections; they had just eaten their fill and really needed a break. With nothing else to do, they continued watching Chen Xiuxiu work or looking at the people around them eating.
After a while, feeling that they had rested enough, Song Jianshe took them away. Before leaving, seeing that Chen Xiuxiu was still busy, he did not go over, but just waved to her from a distance as a greeting.
After leaving the state-owned hotel, Song Jianshe led them to the south of the city. A little further on, they came to a large park. The park was beautifully built and there was no entrance fee, so it was a great place to go if you were traveling with children.
As we entered the park, there were already quite a few people there, most of them with their children. The noise made the park seem particularly lively. The paths in the park were beautifully maintained, and even the vegetation was trimmed. The little ones had never seen such a sight before, and were dazzled by the sight.
"Let's go play over there."
Song Jianshe found an open space, took off his coat and spread it out on the ground. His coat was quite large, and it was just big enough for Tiantian, Baoya, and Yunduo to sit on. Yuanbao, Tianen, and the others had no time to spare, so they ran to the front to play.
It's almost April now, and the weather is good, so you can still see one or two people flying kites here. Yuanbao, Wenjie and the others had never seen kites before in the brigade, so they couldn't help but stare at them in amazement.
Song Jianshe saw someone selling balls nearby and went over to ask the price. Although it was a little more expensive than outside, he still paid for one. After all, since he was already here, he must let the kids at home have fun.
Song Jianshe paid for the ball and came back with it. He gestured twice and then gently hit Yuanbao on the head. The ball didn't hurt, but it scared Yuanbao. He turned around and touched his
Looking back and forth, I saw the ball rolling to the side.
"I bought this for you guys. Come play with us. Don't run too far."
Yuanbao's eyes widened immediately after hearing this. He no longer cared about blaming Song Jianshe for hitting him on purpose, and ran after the ball happily. After catching the ball, he started calling out to the other brothers:
"Big brother, second brother...come here quickly, let's play football!"
Now Bowen and Boyu also joined in, and then the children were divided into two teams and started the football game. They had a lot of fun, and the other children around them were all fascinated and wanted to join in.
Yuanbao saw it and asked, "Do you want to play?"
The little boy was about the same age as Yuanbao. He hesitated for two seconds before nodding. Seeing him nod, Yuanbao waved his hand and said, "Come on, join our team."
Before long, the six-player game had grown into a larger group of more than a dozen. The entire area had been transformed into a football field.
The afternoon passed quickly. Seeing that it was getting late, Song Jianshe went over and called out to the children who were having fun: "It will be dark soon. We have to go back."
We are now in the south of the city, and it will take quite a while to walk back.
The children seemed a little reluctant to finish their run, but they all stopped. After saying goodbye to their friends, they returned to Li Qingyan's side, their balls clutched. Their faces were flushed, their hair wet from running.
"Wipe it off, so you don't get sweaty later."
Afterwards, they walked home together. When they passed the shop where Zhang Hongli had bought the egg cake, Song Jianshe went in to buy some more. The little ones couldn't help but sniff at the aroma.
By the time we got home, it was getting dark outside. Soon, Yang Yulan and the others came back from work.
Yuanbao and the others were chattering around Feng Guizhi about their outing today, talking about the gift they picked for Shen Yibei, the meal they had at the state-owned restaurant, how Chen Xiuxiu had given them extra meat, and how they had played football in the park that afternoon...
The happy day ended quickly, and the dreams the little ones had at night were particularly sweet.
.......
It's Monday again, and the kids are going to school again. When Yuanbao arrived at the class, he remembered that his grandma said he could bring his friends home for dinner.
However, there were too many people in the class and it was difficult for him to explain, so he endured it until noon when school was over.
He pulled his deskmate Du Yufei and another close friend Wang Duanduan over and told them about this: "Do you two want to come to my house for dinner?"
Du Yufei and Wang Duanduan were stunned for a moment, then they became happy: "Is it okay? Can the two of us go to your house for dinner?"
Yuanbao nodded his head proudly: "Well, my grandma said it's okay."
"Okay then. When are we going? I have to tell my parents first."
"Yeah, Yuanbao, when are we going to your house for dinner, today or tomorrow?"
Yuanbao thought for a moment and said, "How about the day after tomorrow, on Wednesday? You can tell your parents in advance, and I'll ask my grandma to buy the food in advance. By the way, what kind of food do you two like to eat?"
Yuanbao thought that this was a chance for him to prove himself, so he had to make sure they were satisfied with the meal.
Wang Duanduan immediately said, "I like eating meat!"
Yuanbao looked at Wang Duanduan's round belly and frowned.
Du Feiyu then followed suit, "I... I like to eat meat, too." As if realizing that this wasn't a good idea, he added, "I'm not picky about food. I can eat anything."
"Okay, then it's settled. You come to my house for dinner on Wednesday." After saying that, the three little ones separated.
After returning from school in the afternoon, Yuanbao went to Feng Guizhi and told her about this matter: "Grandma, I have already told them to come to our house for dinner on Wednesday."
Feng Guizhi nodded: "Okay, then have you asked them what dishes they like to eat?"
Yuanbao immediately remembered what Wang Duanduan said about liking to eat meat, but he chose to ignore it and said, "They said they are not picky about food and will eat anything!"
After all, meat is so expensive. Although he wanted to treat his friend to a delicious meal, Yuanbao didn't tell his friend because he thought about how long his family hadn't eaten meat. Anyway, everything his grandma cooked tasted good.
"Then I'll do as you see fit."
"Uh-huh."
On Tuesday, Du Feiyu and Wang Duanduan talked about it all day, waiting to try the rice cooked with Yuanbao milk the next day. Finally, Wednesday came.
After school in the afternoon, the two followed Yuanbao and the others to the Song family's house. They had heard Yuanbao say before that he had several older brothers, but today was the first time they went with them.
On the way, I couldn't help but whisper to Yuanbao: "Yuan
Bao, you have so many brothers, no one will dare to bully you."
"By the way, do you have two younger sisters?"
"Yes, Xiaobao and Tiantian."
Wang Duanduan asked curiously, "Then we'll be able to meet her later, right? Tiantian is your biological sister, right? Does she look like you?"
Yuanbao thought about it and shook his head: "Not at all."
They say girls look like their fathers and sons like their mothers, but it seems like the opposite is true in their family. Yuanbao looks more like Song Jianshe, while Tiantian looks more like Li Qingyan. However, although Yuanbao doesn't think they look alike, they do look somewhat similar when they look closely.
After chatting and joking all the way, they soon arrived at Old Song's house.
Feng Guizhi went out early this morning to buy vegetables, taking Baoya with her. They strolled along the way and bought some rapeseed. In the end, they returned with a full load of vegetables. As the children were about to get out of school, Feng Guizhi got ready and started cooking.
First, make some stuffed green peppers with meat, then some stewed pork ribs, then some scrambled eggs with Chinese toon and stir-fried spinach, add a few pieces of leek boxes, and add a soup and that's it.
Because only two of Yuanbao's classmates came, and they were not very old, Feng Guizhi added a little bit to the usual amount that the Song family ate, and in the end it was just enough.
Stuffed green peppers with meat is a new dish Feng Guizhi had never made before. It's easy to prepare, but the taste is absolutely delicious. However, if she had preserved eggs, she would have made a pounded chili preserved egg dish, but she didn't have any, so she decided to make this stuffed green pepper with meat.
First, remove the heads of the green peppers and the seeds inside. At this time, pour the chopped carrots into a bowl, add chopped green onions and minced ginger, then beat an egg into it and stir it evenly.
Once the meat is marinated, use chopsticks to place it inside the green peppers. Once that's done, cut it into small pieces with a knife. This completes the preparation. Then, heat the oil in a pan and fry the open side of the peppers until golden brown on both sides.
At this time, you also need to prepare a bowl of sauce, minced garlic, light soy sauce, chicken essence, etc., then add starch water, stir evenly and pour it into the pot, cook over high heat until the sauce is reduced, and the green pepper sauced meat is ready.
Feng Guizhi also tried it for the first time, and it looked successful. After covering it with a plate, she started to make the pork rib stew. This dish has been made before.
I've had it several times, and the kids at home all love it. Feng Guizhi thinks Yuanbao's two classmates will like it, too. Plus, the side dishes are plentiful, and the ribs are stewed until tender and fragrant, so I figured they wouldn't dislike it either.
While the pot was simmering, Feng Guizhi had just made time to fold the leek boxes. She moved swiftly, and by the time the pot was ready, the neatly stacked leek boxes on the chopping board were also ready, waiting only to be put into the pot to steam.
The next two stir-fries and soup were simple to prepare and were ready in no time. By the time I was almost done with the kitchen, the kids had just arrived home.
Du Feiyu and Wang Duanduan were a little reserved when they met Feng Guizhi and the others for the first time, but they were still very polite and greeted them as soon as they met:
"Hello, grandma."
"Are you here? The food in the pot is almost ready. You should wash your hands and get ready to eat." Feng Guizhi said with a smile.
Yuanbao took them to wash their hands together. At this time, Baoya, who heard the sound, came out with Tiantian. When she saw two strangers, she blinked her big eyes.
Du Feiyu and Wang Duanduan were stunned when they saw Baoya. Their eyes widened, and it took them a while to speak: "Yuanbao, she, she, she...she is your sister?"
Yuanbao was stunned by their reactions and nodded: "Yeah."
Wang Duanduan then exclaimed: "Your sister is so beautiful!"
"Yes, Yuanbao, your sister is very pretty."
"You said your sister was pretty before, but I didn't think much of it. It turns out your sister is really that pretty!"
Hearing Baoya being praised, Yuanbao seemed to feel as if he was being praised himself, and his chin unconsciously lifted up: "Really? I told you my sister is pretty, now you believe it. And my grandma's cooking is delicious too, you'll know when you try it later."
Baoya's face flushed at the compliments from Wang Duanduan and Du Feiyu. Now over five years old, her face has grown a bit, her eyes are big and bright, and her skin is fair and tender. She was wearing a yellow jacket today, which only made her look even more fair. She looked soft and pretty, adorable.
Next to her stood Tiantian, wearing the same color as Baoya. She was only two years old, still had some baby fat on her face, with chubby cheeks and fair skin. She had a small bun on her head, and she was incredibly cute.
When these two stand together, it is nothing more than Wang Duanduan and Du Feiyu.
Especially since they were only six or seven years old, they couldn't resist seeing how cute Baoya and Tiantian were.
"Yuanbao, can we talk to your sister?" Wang Duanduan looked at Baoya and Tiantian's chubby little faces, and his hands couldn't help but move. As he spoke, Du Feiyu beside him nodded.
"Sure." It was just a question, and Yuanbao certainly wouldn't refuse.
Du Feiyu is a little shy, but Wang Duanduan is more outgoing. He looked at Baoya and Tiantian and started asking questions about all sorts of things. Neither of them has a younger sister. Wang Duanduan is an only child, and Du Feiyu has an older brother who is a few years older than him. So now, looking at Baoya and Tiantian with silly smiles on their faces, he felt that it was really good to have a younger sister, and at the same time he was extremely envious of Yuanbao.
"Yuanbao, you are so lucky. Not only do you have a brother, but you also have such a lovely sister." Wang Duanduan said, almost shedding tears of envy.
Yuanbao didn't quite understand their envy; after all, having multiple children in a family was common in the production brigade. If anything, the other kids were more envious of Yang Fucai, because he was the only child and the family always gave him the best treats. Yuanbao, however, didn't envy Yang Fucai; he felt blessed to have a brother and sister.
Soon, the food was served on the table. We had dinner earlier than usual today, as Wang Duanduan and Du Feiyu were here to eat. We wanted to finish eating earlier and send them home earlier to avoid worrying their families.
Because there were so many people in the Song family, there was no room for two more people, so Li Qingyan and Song Jianshe did not sit at the table. Feng Guizhi served them two bowls of food separately, and they ate in their own room. The main reason was that Li Qingyan was a teacher at the school, and she was also worried that they would feel uncomfortable.
Bowen and Boyu sat down at the adults' table, while Du Feiyu and Wang Duanduan sat in their seats. As soon as they sat down, they smelled the delicious food and their mouths watered.
“It smells so good.”
"Eat quickly. I don't know what you two like to eat. See if it suits your taste." Feng Guizhi said softly.
Wang Duanduan said sweetly, "Thank you, grandma."
"Thank you, grandma." Du Feiyu also said.
Soon everyone started eating. At first, Wang Duanduan and Du Feiyu were a little reserved, but since everyone at the table was about the same age and the food was so delicious, they gradually relaxed.
"What kind of dish is this?"
Yuanbao looked at the green pepper that Wang Duanduan picked up. He had heard his grandmother talk about this dish before, so he said, "This is green pepper stuffed with meat."
Wang Duanduan frowned as he looked at the green pepper outside, then after hesitating for two seconds, he put it in his mouth. The first bite made his eyes widen in surprise.
After being fried, the green peppers no longer have their original flavor, and the imagined spiciness is not there. Instead, the aroma of oil, meat, and the mixed taste of the sauce fill the mouth. The taste is very rich and exceptionally delicious.
"Hahaha!" Wang Duanduan mumbled, eager to eat the next one. But thinking that he was a guest after all and there were so many people at the table, Wang Duanduan finally changed the direction of his chopsticks and tried the pork rib stew.
“This is delicious too!”
Wang Duanduan and Du Feiyu were extremely satisfied with the meal, and felt that every dish was particularly delicious. They racked their brains to find some words to praise, but unfortunately, they were only in the first grade, so after thinking for a long time, they could only say "delicious, especially delicious!"
"I didn't lie to you, did I?" Yuanbao burped and said to the two of them.
Wang Duanduan and Du Feiyu nodded vigorously: "No, no, it's delicious! Everything you said is true!" As they spoke, they both burped.
They were so full at this meal. They ate a large, stuffed chive dumpling with a few dishes and drank a bowl of soup. Their stomachs were completely full. After finishing the meal, they felt like they could hardly walk.
However, seeing that it was getting late, Song Jianshe still took them home. Afterwards, Yuanbao Tianen and the others rested for a while and then went back to their rooms. They all had sweet dreams that night.
However, Baoya had a strange dream today.
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